Let’s talk TIRES

[Lee1977 6,803]

21 minutes ago, RED-Z06 said:

Clean tires for a century old, my 1962 tires fell apart last january

I went back and changed that! I have been around longer then most, but not quite that long.

Edited December 15 by Lee1977

[ebinmaine 68,406]

 

Here we have some BKT TR315 Trencher/Agricultural tires. 

23 x 10.50 x 12

 

I don't have these mounted yet. They measure 21 3/4" x 9 1/2" as setting. They'll definitely grow some with the rated 20 lbs air pressure. 

 

4 ply. 

 

These are available online for anywhere from $90 to $120 each all year. I paid $80 each on a sale. November 2024. 

 

 

I believe these will be excellent for our particular usage. I like a slightly heavier duty tire than most. These have a good aggressive sharp square edged full width bar 45⁰ ish AG tread which should self clean nicely and also retain decent ride quality for those who like a smoother tire. 

 

 

My usage is on mid 70s C Series. Stock size was 8.5 wide. The added couple inches MAY cause clearance issues with Automatics. Spacers solve that. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Handy Don 12,467]

The Carlisle (brand is now owned by Carstar) Sawtooth tire is a very close replacement for the Wheelhouse-branded 4.8/4.0-8 front tires on the 1961 to late 60’s short frame models.

I have them on my 854 paired with the original Silvertown “All Purpose” 6-12s rears and, to my eye, they look good. Load rating is plenty strong and steering grip is good.

Edited December 18 by Handy Don

[ebinmaine 68,406]

Here's a few more from our Herd. 

 

 

Carlisle Tru Power.

Stated size. 23 x 10.50. 

Measured 21.5 x 10. (Important to note these are fluid filled. I've never put air in. Air filled tires are usually larger.)

4 ply? Industrial tires. 

These are EXCELLENT tires. We use them on the forklifts at work. 

Traction is excellent. Wear is excellent. 

I've had them on 4 or 5 tractors now. 

They're pricey..... would I buy them again?  Used, yes. Not new.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlisle Super Lug.

Stated size.  6-12.

Actual size.  20.5 x 5.5.

We have them on the front of my C160-8 Cinnamon Horse and Trina uses the same on the rear of her 657 Pony. 

Great tires. Wear is good. Traction is good. 

 

 

 

 

 

Kenda Super Turf.

Stated size. 23 x 10.50. 

Actual size.  21.5 x 10. (Important to note these are fluid filled. I've never put air in. Air filled tires are usually larger.)

Wear seems minimal. 

I'd buy again if needed.  

 

 

 

 

Carlisle X/Trac.

Stated size.  4.80 x 8

Actual size.    4.5 x 15.5, maybe 16?

 

We have these on the front of  Trina's 867 Pigpen which is her primary snow pusher and sees a lot of service year round. 

 

Steering traction is excellent for woods work and general rough terrain. Usable in fresh snow. 

 

Would we buy again?  Absolutely.  

 

Interwebs pic. 

 

[RED-Z06 2,246]

24x12x12 in 300 series, 2" spacer in back, tires are K9 Trencher, both are 80% loaded and tubed.

 

 

Edited December 19 by RED-Z06

[RED-Z06 2,246]

Different brand...but this is a 26x12x12 Versaturf on a narrow 8.5" rim.  Being a radial tire it still holds a pretty flat tread on the unusually narrow wheel

[oliver2-44 9,872]

I'm looking for some original turf looking tires for my 551 Suburban project.

My 400 Suburban will get ag rears and tri rib fronts. 

I think I'm going to use the Carslile Saw tooth tire on the front.

But I'm open to other suggestions

  https://www.carlstar.com/our-products/product-detail/sawtooth/

 

I would like to find an original looking turf for the rear. 

These firestones are interesting but too pricy.

anyone have any suggestion for original rear turf tires.

https://www.millertire.com/6-12-firestone-town-country-turf-4-ply/

[Handy Don 12,467]

6 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

I'm looking for

I'm content with the Sawtooth fronts on the 854 both in look and function--and the price two years ago was quite reasonable.

I have an original pair of the Silvertown “All Purpose" (NLA) copy of the Firestones that came to me unused (the nubs were still on them!) and again, I like the look and function very much.

Yes, the Firestones are pricey, but they are just the right thing for look and function. A-to-Z might well have a usable set of used ones (or Silvertowns) for a fair price, even if they need shipping.

[Handy Don 12,467]

On 12/21/2024 at 6:40 AM, oliver2-44 said:

I'm looking for some original turf looking tires for my 551 Suburban project.

My 400 Suburban will get ag rears and tri rib fronts. 

I think I'm going to use the Carslile Saw tooth tire on the front.

But I'm open to other suggestions

  https://www.carlstar.com/our-products/product-detail/sawtooth/

 

I would like to find an original looking turf for the rear. 

These firestones are interesting but too pricy.

anyone have any suggestion for original rear turf tires.

https://www.millertire.com/6-12-firestone-town-country-turf-4-ply/

 

Four tires all look in pretty good condition. And they come with a roller!